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June 1 started Hurricane season and Alabama Extension professionals compiled some tips for before and after the storm hits.
Hurricane season arrives on Gulf Coast: tips for before and after storms hit
Hurricane season officially kicked off June 1 and concludes Nov. 30. To ensure everyone is prepared to endure a potential natural disaster, Alabama Extension professionals are prepared to cover a … more
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Alabama Master Naturalist program registration now open
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) program serves as a … more
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Alabama Agricultural Outlook Conference slated for Dec. 13
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Farm income has been falling, finding agricultural labor is challenging and agricultural markets are in constant flux. Producers need reliable information as they look … more
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Alabama firearms deer season opens Nov. 4 and 18
For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. The wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens on Saturday, Nov. 4. … more
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Work has started to remove the pilings that fell in the 200-foot stretch near the end of Gulf State Park Pier.
Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park Pier whole again
Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region operations supervisor for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division. … more
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The crew of Best Trait celebrates landing the 1,145.6-pound blue marlin, a potential Alabama and Gulf of Mexico record.
Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
When word got around that Orange Beach boat "Best Trait" was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in. As the … more
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The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is set to provide eligible seniors in the state with a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at farmers markets and farm stands.
Seniors in Baldwin County eligible for fresh fruit and vegetable benefit cards
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a federally funded initiative administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section, is set … more
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Rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle released into Gulf of Mexico after X-rays show turtle had five hooks down throat.
X-rays show turtle found in Gulf Shores had five hooks down throat
An injured adult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the Gulf in a coordinated effort between the Share the Beach organization and the City of Gulf Shores. … more
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The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has designated approximately $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey conservation projects across the state. Pictured from left to right are Steven Mitchell, Supervising Wildlife Biologist; Scott Brandon, NWTF Chapter President; Chuck Sykes, Director, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries; Seth Madox, Assistant Chief, Wildlife Section.
Alabama NWTF Allocates Nearly $184,000 for Wild Turkey Conservation Projects
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has designated approximately $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey conservation projects across the … more
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Prepare yourselves, for the eclipse draws near. This celestial phenomenon not only delights us humans and alters our daily rhythms but also influences the behavior of our fellow inhabitants of the natural world: animals.
Wild reactions: How animals behave during an eclipse
For many, an eclipse like the one on April 8 is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence, and the one on Monday is special as it will cross the United States meaning … more
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Light blue shows where rising sea levels will impact areas in Baldwin County.
Forget global warming debates, plan for what if
Reid Cummings isn't an environmentalist. He's not a climatologist or even an activist. What he knows is real estate. And he knows for certain that rising sea levels are bad for business. … more
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ACF lobbying for federal protection of underwater forest off Gulf Coast
In 2018, the Alabama Coastal Foundation assisted filmmaker Ben Raines in producing the documentary "The Underwater Forest," which explores the discovery of an ancient cypress forest discovered 60 … more
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A home gardener's mum survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers and front porches around the … more
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Kevin Kurtz and his son, Nathan, celebrate Kevin's successful hunt at Portland Landing with mentors Chris Nix, left, and Chuck Sykes, right. Terrance Marshall gets firearms safety instruction for a WFF officer before his AMH hunt. Participants in the AMH hunts enjoy the outdoors at one of the premier hunting areas in Alabama at Portland Landing SOA.
Hunting safety: back to the basics
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities … more
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The 25th-Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo will present eight nightly events include bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding
5 things to do on the Gulf Coast to wrap up summer break, Aug. 3-6
Hello August! The first days of the 2023-2024 school year are quickly approaching, and this week's list has a variety of ways to end your summer break. Spend an action-packed evening at the rodeo, … more
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A northern long-eared bat is examined after being captured at Perdido River Wildlife Management Area earlier this year.
Coastal life may protect endangered bats
Endangered cave dwelling bats may have found a way to avoid extinction – by living outside of caves. Earlier this year, scientists conducting an annual "Bat Blitz" in Alabama to document bat … more
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Plant bugs dominate cotton fields, weather forces management tweaks
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The 2023 Alabama cotton crop had a late and slow start. Spring rains and cool temperatures caused planting delays, then slowed emergence and seedling growth. Summer was … more
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"As the water passed through these reefs, there are holes in those and the water actually takes microscopic pieces of what is grown on it-like a chia pet effect- and blows it out into the water where the fish can eat it," explained Tom Wade, the Parrot Head Reef project manager.
Reef project in honor of the late Jimmy Buffett coming to Pensacola
PENSACOLA — Reef World, in collaboration with Reef Ball Foundation, is introducing artificial reefs to the Pensacola region in tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett. Over the past two years, the … more
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Add flavor to your water to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Water is a wonderful way to beat the summer heat. Adding fruit can take hydration to the next level. Experts from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Supplemental … more
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